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A fun ESL lesson to learn about Adverbs of Frequency rules.
Learn how and when to use adverbs of frequency in this ESL video. Get the downloadable and printable worksheets, digital flashcards, listening and reading exercises, and everything you need for the perfect digital and remote English lesson when you subscribe.
In today’s lesson you will learn about adverbs of frequency.
Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens.
There are 2 types.
Definite and indefinite.
A definite adverb of frequency is weekly, daily or yearly.
An indefinite adverb of frequency doesn’t say an exact time frame.
For example: always, sometimes and never.
Today we will focus on indefinite adverbs of frequency.
Since they are INDEFINITE adverbs, the following are just approximate frequencies.
You do NOT have to calculate your actions and habits when making sentences!
Always – 100%
Usually – 90%
Normally/Generally – 80%
Often/frequently – 70%
Sometimes – 50%
Occasionally – 30%
Seldom – 10%
Hardly ever/rarely – 5%
Never – 0%
To form a sentence we should add the:
Subject + Adverb + Main Verb
For example:
Melinda always works overtime.
He never exercises.
Subject + the verb “To BE” + Adverb
He is always happy.
She is usually angry.
Adverbs of frequency are used to discuss how often something happens.
They are used to show routines or activities that are repeated.
SO they are often used with the present tense.
When a sentence has only one verb,
place the adverb of frequency before the main verb.
For example: Jimmy never watches TV. He always reads.
When a sentence has more than one verb,
put the adverb of frequency before the main verb.
For example: They have always come here for Christmas.
When using an adverb of frequency in the negative
or when forming a question,
place it before the main verb.
For example: Do you usually get up this late?
How often do you brush your teeth?
How often do you take a shower?
How often do you study English?
How often do you take a vacation?
How often do you go to the gym?
How often do you listen to music?
How often do you go to the movie theater?
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